| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 414808000 | Of charging or discharging, or facilitating charging or discharging of static receptacle | 20 |
| 20080292447 | System For Releasing Bulk Material, and Container Having Such a Bulk-Material-Releasing System - A system for the delivery of bulk material, in particular a free-flowing bulk material such as, e.g., plastic granules, comprises a discharge base ( | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090010750 | METHOD OF HANDLING CLAMSHELL CONTAINERS CONTAINING A PARTICULATE ALIQUOT - A method for handling package assemblies in an automated aliquot and/or dispersal processes is provided. Embodiments of the present invention include, but are not limited to, a method of handling a package assembly containing a particulate aliquot (such as a selected type of agricultural seed) that includes first and second portions which cooperate to contain the aliquot, the method including receiving the package assembly in a package assembly handling device, and applying a force to the package assembly using the package assembly handling device so that the first and second portions at least partially separate in response to the force. | 01-08-2009 |
| 20090290970 | ADAPTIVE RATE CONTROL FOR FEEDING GRAIN TO A GRAIN UNLOADER CONVEYOR - The control of an apparatus within a grain holding device for feeding grain to an unloader conveyor operable for conveying the grain from the holding device, includes sensing a predetermined condition or conditions representative of capacity of the unloader conveyor for receiving grain, and adaptively controlling the apparatus for feeding grain to the unloader conveyor in advantageous varying manners responsive to the conditions, including to delay initiation of feeding until the receiving capacity is increased, and to match the grain feed to the capacity. The automatic control can be overridden, to allow user control of unloader speed, and can be configured to allow cleanout of the unloader conveyor. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100028125 | Elliptic rubber stopper supply method and elliptic rubber stopper supply device - The present invention is to provide an elliptic rubber stopper supply method and device thereof, which can smoothly and steadily supply an elliptic rubber stopper to an assembling side of a rubber stopper without blocking a supply route with the rubber stopper. The elliptic rubber stopper supply device sprays alternately a gas on a rubber stopper, matches a minor axial direction of the rubber stopper to a spraying direction of the gas, and inserts the rubber stopper into an elliptic first hole in that condition. Also, the device includes first shape corrective portion for correcting a shape of the rubber stopper. The first shape corrective portion has a rubber stopper receiving portion and a pair of air outlets for spraying alternately a gas on both side surfaces of the rubber stopper. One of the air outlets is arranged on the one side of the rubber stopper receiving portion, the other is arranged on the other side thereof. Each the air outlet is offset in a rubber stopper axial direction and located. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20110027060 | LOADING APPARATUS - Loading apparatus | 02-03-2011 |
| 20110171003 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A ROBOTIC DEVICE COOPERATING WITH DIFFERENT STORAGE FRAMES - The present invention relates to a method for controlling a robotic device for inserting or removing rod-like elements into or from a storage frame, the rod-like elements, like smoking bars, serving for storing products, e.g. sausages, each having a sausage-shaped body and a loop for a pendulously storage of the products. The method comprises the steps of providing at least a first storage frame for temporarily storing rod-like elements, moving the storage frame into the operating range of the robotic device, picking up by the robotic device a rod-like element on which at least one sausage-like product is hung up, and inserting or removing the rod-like element into or from the storage frame by the robotic device. Moreover, the method comprises the steps of providing at least a first dataset including at least an information as to at least one geometric characteristic of the first storage frame, being used for controlling the robotic device, and by providing the first storage frame with a first identification mark for individually identifying the first storage frame and for providing a link between the first storage frame and the first dataset. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110280704 | Grain Bin Door Assembly with Exterior Chute - A door assembly for an agricultural storage bin includes an exterior chute communicating with a lower portion of a bin door opening. The exterior chute extends outwardly at an upward inclination from a bottom edge of the door opening to an open top end spaced below a top end of the door opening. An inner door panel hinged at an inner side of the bin wall spans an upper portion of the door opening above the exterior chute when closed. A cover member spans an open top end of the exterior chute when closed. An unloading auger can be readily inserted through the external chute below the inner door panel for unloading the bin by removing the cover member. The inner door can be subsequently opened inwardly when the level in the bin falls below the upper portion of the bin door opening. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120087771 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HARVEST WITH CROP STORAGE IN GRAIN BAGS - A method for the debottlenecking of grain harvesting and grain bagging comprises a set of steps. Grain is transported in a grain cart from a harvester at a harvesting location to an accumulation site. Grain is bulk unloaded crop from the grain cart at an accumulation site by, for example, gravity dumping through a rear door of the grain cart. The cart returns to the harvester; and the grain at the accumulation site is transferred into a silo storage bag. The steps of transporting the grain, bulk unloading the grain, and returning the cart comprise a first process. The step of transferring the grain from the accumulation site into a bag comprises a second process. The first process and second process proceed in parallel. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120134772 | Transportable Bin - A transportable apparatus may include a bin having a first end, a second end, and a wall connecting the first end and the second end; a frame configured to support the bin in a transport position; and a base configured to support the bin in a working position. At least a portion of the wall may have a non-circular curved cross-section having a major dimension and a minor dimension. A method may include providing a transportable apparatus, moving a bin of the transportable apparatus from a transport position to a working position, and providing material within the bin. | 05-31-2012 |
| 20120224947 | TRASH COLLECTING DEVICE - The present invention is directed to a trash collecting device that includes a substantially circular piece having a sidewall surrounding an interior region, a surface extending from the sidewall towards the interior region, a handle and a first opening within the surface. The trash collecting device also includes a retaining ring dimensioned for nested engagement within the interior region of the substantially circular piece. The handle of the substantially circular piece may include a substantially cylindrical portion attached to the surface, and the handle may be positioned between the first opening and the sidewall. The trash collecting device is configured to securely hold a bag between the retaining ring and the substantially circular piece when at least a portion of the retaining ring is held within the interior region of the substantially circular piece. | 09-06-2012 |
| 20130028702 | RETRACTABLE CONTAINER WITH SUPPORT LEGS - A bulk shipping container has a plurality of removable supporting legs extending downwardly from a periphery of its interior space beyond the bottom of the container to support the container in an elevated position above a floor. Reinforcing straps positioned on the container hold the legs in their extended positions. A dolly may be positioned beneath the elevated container and the reinforcing straps removed to enable the weight of the container to cause it to slide down along the plurality of removable supporting legs to a lowered position resting on the dolly, which may then be used to transport the loaded container into a building for removal of product from the container. | 01-31-2013 |
| 20140154045 | FLEXIBLE FREIGHT BAG AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING CARGO USING THE SAME - A flexible freight bag includes a flexible base unit having first and second panel halves that are interconnected to form a flexible base panel, and a hanging strap assembly connected to the flexible base unit. The first and second panel halves have adjacent inner end portions that are fastened to each other to form a seam across the flexible base panel. A fastener unit is attached to the inner end portions of the first and second panel halves and is operable to be detached from at least one of the inner end portions so that the inner end portions are separable from each other. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140271098 | Vertical Structure Bracket Mount Apparatus and System - A bracket mount for a disposal bin includes a vertical support plate for engaging a vertical structure, such as a wall or washroom partition; a bin plate for engaging the disposal bin, wherein the bin plate and the vertical support plate are pivotally engaged; and a cover stilt for supporting the cover the disposal bin in an opened position. The bracket mount may be provided as part of a container assembly including a bin and a cover, wherein when the bin plate with the bin attached thereto is positioned proximal to the vertical support plate, the cover is pivotal to cover and uncover the open end of the bin, and when the bin plate with the bin attached thereto is pivoted outwardly from the vertical support plate, the cover stilt is pivotable outwardly from the vertical support plate to support the cover in an open position relative to the bin. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140271099 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR USE IN BIN SWEEP OPERATIONS - A method of controlling entry of a bin entrant into a bin in which a bin sweep is located and controlling operation of the bin sweep by the bin entrant within the bin, the method including the steps of providing a system that includes a bin sweep, a human safe relay for removing power from the bin sweep, a Class II, Division 1 rated device that removes power from the bin sweep, motor safety controls to selectively energize and de-energize at least one motor of the bin sweep, an activation member with a predetermined stand-off distance from the bin sweep, and operating procedures that include a list of operations to be followed by the bin entrant and an entry attendant located outside the bin, the bin entrant and entry attendant performing the operations of the operating procedures. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150037132 | Container Having Dunnage Components Movable Along Guides and Method of Using Same - A container for holding product therein during shipment and being returned for reuse has a base and opposite sides. The container has multiple levels of dunnage components, the dunnage components of at least one level being movable between open and closed positions to enable an operator to load and unload products more easily. The dunnage components of at least one level may have openings through which pass guides supported at least partially by the container. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150289450 | GRAIN BAG EXTRACTOR WITH STEERING AND DRIVE - A grain bag extractor has a frame, with a main auger oriented to discharge grain into a transport vehicle, and feed augers extending laterally from the intake end of the main auger to bring in grain from the sides of the bag. Wheels support the apparatus, a wheel drive rotates the wheels, and a drive control activates the wheel drive. A steering actuator steers the wheels. The drive and steering controls are placed so that an operator can view the bag and feed augers, and control the speed of wheel rotation, and steer the apparatus into the bag. | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150360370 | THIN END EFFECTOR WITH ABILITY TO HOLD WAFER DURING MOTION - Embodiments of the invention include methods and apparatuses for removing a carrier ring assembly from a carrier that includes tightly pitched slots. Embodiments include a robot arm that comprises an end effector wrist, an end effector that has a maximum thickness less than approximately 3.0 mm and a gripping device for securing a carrier ring assembly to the end effector. According to an embodiment, the gripping device may be a clamping member. One or more actuators may be used to displace the clamping member in a direction relative to the end effector. In an additional embodiment, the gripping device may be an electromagnetic device that includes a plurality of electromagnets that are inserted into a top surface of the end effector. Embodiments further include a vacuum gripping device that includes openings in a top surface of the end effector that are coupled to a vacuum controller by air-lines. | 12-17-2015 |
| 20150375930 | CRADLE FOR PROPPANT CONTAINER HAVING TAPERED BOX GUIDES - Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus to support a proppant container including a frame to receive and support the proppant container, the frame having a top surface that receives and positions the proppant container above a conveyor to carry proppant disposed thereon away from the proppant container. The apparatus also includes a box guide assembly positioned on the top surface including a corner assembly having two wall segments, and a guide member extending upwardly and positioned adjacent the corner assembly, the guide member including tapered portion of the guide member, the taper having a first width at a top portion of the guide member smaller than a second width at a bottom portion of the guide member. The tapered portion contacts and directs the proppant container to a desired location. | 12-31-2015 |
| 20160068337 | PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM AND A CONTAINER FOR USE IN SUCH A PROPPANT DISCHARGE SYSTEM - A proppant discharge system has a container with an outlet positioned in a bottom thereof and a gate affixed adjacent the outlet so as to be movable between a first position covering the outlet to a second position opening the outlet, and a support structure having an actuator thereon. The container is removably positioned on the top surface of the support structure. The actuator is engageable with gate so as to move the gate from the first position to the second position. A conveyor underlies the container so as to receive proppant as discharged from the container through the outlet. The container can be a ten foot ISO container. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20180022560 | BULK BAG SEALING SYSTEM | 01-25-2018 |
